Rubin Kazan Plot Move For Argentine Striker Maxi Lopez

Rubin Kazan are eyeing a high-profile bid for former Barcelona striker Maxi Lopez, to boost their attacking prowess.

A graduate of River Plate, Lopez has been plying his trade with Serie A outfit Sampdoria this season, making 17 league appearances and scoring four goals.

His time at Sampdoria has been limited by injury, and while he does boast experience at Barcelona, he struggled to make the first team.

His journey from Barcelona took him to Mallorca, Gremio in Brazil, the now-defunct FK Moscow, and Catania. He managed a brief loan spell at AC Milan, before returning to Catania and then on to Sampdoria.